Cow Meadow Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Cow Meadow Campground in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Cow Meadow Campground is situated where Snow Creek and the Deschutes River flow into the northeast part of Crane Prairie Reservoir. Located just off of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, Cow Meadow Campground provides great access to a wide-range of recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating and hiking.Crane Prairie Reservoir is a prime location for boating and fishing. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildli
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Nearest charging: 14.0 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Cow Meadow Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Cow Meadow Campground?
Cow Meadow Campground in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Cow Meadow Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Cow Meadow Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Cow Meadow Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Cow Meadow Campground a good campground?
Cow Meadow Campground holds an average rating of 3.0/5 from 26 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Cow Meadow Campground located?
Cow Meadow Campground is located in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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